Friday, May 3, 2019

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Frackville Elks Hosts Schuylkill Technology Center Students of the Year Banquet

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Number 1533 hosted the Schuylkill Technology Center Annual Student of the Year Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at their Frackville Hall.

Geisinger Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Frackville

Geisinger is offering free skin cancer screenings on Thursday, May 9, from 1 to 3:45 p.m. at Geisinger Frackville, 701 W. Oak St., Frackville.

Passport Program Designed to Celebrate the Importance of Schuylkill County Tourism

The Schuylkill County Visitors’ Bureau recently released a brand new summer initiative in partnership with fourteen area tourism organizations. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/02/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/02/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/19

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

LVHN Introduces ExpressCARE to Schuylkill County

With the cut of a ribbon, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) introduced ExpressCARE to Schuylkill County.

State Police Corporal Charged with DUI

A State Police Corporal has been charged with DUI.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill to Hold Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill will hold a FREE Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Schuylkill County Students Competed in Clean Up Competition

Schuylkill Technology Center hosted the 6th Annual Schuylkill County Clean-up Competition on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Schuylkill County Drug Task Force Seizes over $30,000 in Meth, Heroin, and Other Drugs in Wednesday Raid

Authorities seized over $30,000 in drugs in a raid Wednesday.

Five Schuylkill County School Districts and County Commissioners Receive Grants

Senator Argall announced Wednesday that 5 Schuylkill County School Districts and the County Commissioners have received grants.

Wanted Ashland Man Faces Additional Charges Attempting to Flee from Police

A wanted Ashland man is facing charges after attempting to flee from authorities.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/19

Attorney General Announces Arrests in Credit Card Fraud Scheme; Transactions Reported in Schuylkill County


Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Monday the arrests of seven individuals in Dauphin County for orchestrating a widespread credit card fraud scheme that defrauded individuals out of more than $100,000. 

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Cash 5 Ticket Worth $2 Million Sold in Northumberland County

A winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket was sold in Northumberland County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/30/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/30/19

Congressman Meuser and Penn State Schuylkill to Exhibit Art of High School Students from 9th District

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9) has announced that he is partnering with Penn State Schuylkill to exhibit art submitted by high school students in the Ninth District for the Congressional Art Competition.

Shenandoah Woman Facing Charges After Making False Report to Police and Resisting Arrest

A Shenandoah woman is facing charges after making an alleged false report to police and then resisting police while being taken into custody.

Schuylkill County's Toughest and Oldest Road Race Scheduled for June

The 2019 Coal Cracker 10K and Fun Run will be held June 8th, 2019.

St. Ambrose to Close at End of School Year

Faced with steadily declining enrollment, and causing a heavy financial burden on the parish that operates it, St. Ambrose Elementary School in Schuylkill Haven will close at the end of this school year.

Monday, April 29, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/29/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/29/19

Snoop Dogg and Friends Heading to Wilkes-Barre

Snoop Dogg’s 25th Anniversary of Celebrating Doggystyle will bring their nostalgic hip-hop show to the Mohegan Sun Casey Arena at Casey Plaza on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00pm. Featured artists include West Coast rap legend Snoop Dogg plus special guests Warren G and more.

Public Open House Tuesday Night at No. 9 Mine Museum in Lansford

A public Open House and Reception will be held Tuesday night April 30 from 6 to 9 PM at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum on West Dock Street in Lansford.

Senate Approves Bill to Reform How the Lieutenant Governor is Elected

On Monday, with a vote of 46 to 2, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania.

American Idol's Aaron Kelly to Be Judge for Schuylkill Junior Idol Finals

A former American Idol contestant will be a judge for the Schuylkill Junior Idol Finals.

Frackville Magisterial Office Closed Monday

The office of Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, in Frackville, will be closed Monday.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week



Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/27/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/27/19

Argall and Yudichak Unveil Bipartisan Proposal to Aid the State’s Threatened Coal Refuse Industry

NESQUEHONING – At a press conference Friday at the Panther Creek Energy facility in Carbon County, Senator David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator John T. Yudichak (D-Carbon/Luzerne) unveiled a bipartisan legislative proposal to help aid the state’s threatened coal refuse industry.

Friday, April 26, 2019

Work Scheduled to Begin Monday on Route 924 Bridge Project

PennDOT has announced a project to replace the Route 924 Bridge near Gilberton will begin next week.

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch issued for Schuylkill County.

Auditor General Finds Billions in Diverted Funds That Could Aid PennDOT Projects

Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced Thursday that his new audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows the agency could be further along in repairing rough highways and fixing 2,829 structurally deficient bridges with the billions of dollars it has been forced to pay to State Police.

Parking Restrictions Announced Ahead of Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K on Saturday

The Pottsville Police have announced Parking Restrictions ahead of Saturday's Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K on Saturday.

Drug Investigation Leads to 2 Arrests in Ashland Early Friday

A drug investigation by Ashland Police led to the arrest of 3 individuals early Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/25/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/25/19

California Man Indicted For Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl And Other Drugs in Schuylkill County

On Thursday, The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Esgardo Carrillo,25, a California resident, was indicted on April 23, 2019, by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin, more than 400 grams of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin (one kilogram of heroin is equivalent to approximately 40,000 individual doses).

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Ringtown Police Attempting to Identify Male and Female

The Ringtown Police Dept. is attempting to identify a male and female concerning an incident earlier this week.

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Two Wanted on Warrants

Earlier this week, the Mahanoy City Police arrested two from the borough that were wanted on active warrants.

Ringtown Police Investigating Stolen Street Sign

The Ringtown Police Department is investigating the theft of a "No Parking" sign.

Frackville Lawyer Joins Schuylkill County Bar

Steven M. Yurkonis, Esq., Frackville, was admitted to practice law before the Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County at a swearing-in ceremony with the Honorable John E. Domalakes presiding. Yurkonis’ parents, Joseph and Theresa Yurkonis, and James O’Connor, Esq., all of Frackville, were in attendance.

7th Annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K is This Saturday


D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, will hold its 7th annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k walk and run on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9 a.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/25/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/25/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/24/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/24/19

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/24/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/24/19

Pottsville Police Investigate Shots Fired

The Pottsville Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Safe


Pottsville Police and the family of a teen are asking for the public's help in finding a teen who ran away from home.

One Injured in Crash in West Mahanoy Township Tuesday Afternoon

One person was injured in a crash in West Mahanoy Township Tuesday afternoon.

Tamaqua Man Dies from Injuries in Crash near Jim Thorpe

A Tamaqua man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash near Jim Thorpe.

Pottsville Police Arrest Three for Burglary


Last week, the Pottsville Police arrested three for a burglary that had allegedly occurred.

WIAC to Exhibit Pine Grove Artist

The Walk in Art Center, Schuylkill Haven, will exhibit a community spiritual artist.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/23/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/23/19

Shenandoah Valley to Present "Into the Woods" This Weekend

The Shenandoah Valley High School Drama Club will present “Into the Woods” on Friday & Saturday April 26th & 27th at 7:00 PM and Sunday April 28th at 2:00 PM in the high school auditorium.

Schuylkill Technology Center Inducts New Members into the National Technical Honor Society

Schuylkill Technology Center inducted students into the National Technical Honor Society in ceremony held at STC South on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Prescribed Burn Scheduled near Tamaqua on Tuesday

(04/23/19) The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn near Tamaqua on Tuesday.

Vacant Homes Collapse Overnight in Girardville

Two vacant homes collapsed overnight in Girardville.